One review mentions bottom being grooved. Is it? If so does it scratch glass ceramic stove top?
3580
This pot was bought as a gift for my daughter who does not have a glass ceramic stove top. The pot came wrapped in plastic so I did not check out the bottom of it. I have a ceramic stove top and the pans that I have that have grooves in them have not scratched my cooktop. Don't know if my answer will be of any help to you.
1984752
no, bottom is not flat causing uneven heat on glass top. Also the label has warning not to use on flat top.
1808010
this one has smooth bottom and i think it should be safe to use it on those smooth cooktops. i cant guarantee because all my live i had gas but by looking at the bottom of that pan it shouldnt scratch or break your cook top. im personally very happy with it.
1110952
When we use ours it is either put on a Formica counter top or or glass ceramic stove top. With that said we never noticed it getting hot on the bottom, you can always put a trivet under it just to be cautious.There is a fan for cooling the unit built in and that is what probably keeps it cool. We love it and use it quite often when the stove top is being fully utilized and we need addition cooking space.
807117
it does have a flat bottom....flat as they come. being that i do not have a glass top stove, i can only say, that a person would "not" want to slide it from burner to burner.....but "lift" it. that part would have to be your decision. i know i love mine, and would definitely buy another.
1818673
Its not completely smooth, there are small grooves, very shallow, cut into the bottom in concentric circles. Not sure if it would scratch the hot plate.
2239636
I have been using this pan for 3 months now with no real issues. A few things to remember when using cast iron on ceramic and glass top stoves.1. When purchasing cast iron for use on ceramic and glass top stoves inspect that the bottom is flat and free from burs or sharp parts as they may scratch the stove top2. Avoid dragging the pan around as they could scratch the top. I don't follow this rule and haven't noticed any, but i don't baby my stoves 3. Don't put a very hot cast iron pan directly on a cold ceramic or glass top stove, could crack stove top or pan, use a heatproof trivet4. Don't put a cold cast iron pan on a hot burner, again could crack either. Put the cast iron pan on before turning the burner on I have been using this pan for 3 months now with no real issues. A few things to remember when using cast iron on ceramic and glass top stoves.1. When purchasing cast iron for use on ceramic and glass top stoves inspect that the bottom is flat and free from burs or sharp parts as they may scratch the stove top2. Avoid dragging the pan around as they could scratch the top. I don't follow this rule and haven't noticed any, but i don't baby my stoves 3. Don't put a very hot cast iron pan directly on a cold ceramic or glass top stove, could crack stove top or pan, use a... » Read More I have been using this pan for 3 months now with no real issues. A few things to remember when using cast iron on ceramic and glass top stoves.1. When purchasing cast iron for use on ceramic and glass top stoves inspect that the bottom is flat and free from burs or sharp parts as they may scratch the stove top2. Avoid dragging the pan around as they could scratch the top. I don't follow this rule and haven't noticed any, but i don't baby my stoves 3. Don't put a very hot cast iron pan directly on a cold ceramic or glass top stove, could crack stove top or pan, use a heatproof trivet4. Don't put a cold cast iron pan on a hot burner, again could crack either. Put the cast iron pan on before turning the burner on « Show Less
1124566
Never tried it but my water softener guy told me to get cleaner for glass stove tops. It shouldn't scratch porcelain. I will try it soon myself.
799660
I use mine on a glass stovetop and it's great. It doesn't scratch the top and vice versa.
2180676
The outside is very smooth - I would have no fears using it on a glass top stove (versus a normal cast iron pan that might scratch the stovetop)
1373465
Yes, it has a flat bottom, and I too have a glass stove top. It works great on it.
1527337
I think if you have been using any kind of cookware and haven't had any problems, this would not be an issue definitely. The cookware is kind of delicate and light and inside the non stick is ceramic. I don't believe you will have any problem as far as scratching your glasstop surface.
1377866
I have the GE Profile ceramic top and decided not to use it. The bottom is grooved and would easily scratch your surface. I took it to a vacation home and use it happily on my gas range top.
1995511
Yes, the bottom is flat. However, the paint is ceramic and someone else said that the ceramic paint will stain a ceramic stovetop if you put the heat on high.
1866340
It has a non stick coating and yes it will scratch, but this is the only down fall, we love it and use it every day, almost never use the gas stove any more
428549
I'm going to suggest a no. On the underside it sits on a corrugated ring, which actually works perfectly to keep it in place on my gas stove burner grates and for me it works beautifully. But I have to think that each point of the corrugation would possibly scratch a glass stove top. More so than the bottom of the cast iron pan would. I am a member of a Facebook group called Cast Iron Cooking. Many folks on there use cast iron on their glass top stoves successfully. You just have to be careful not to slide the pan (scratches) or drop it (heavy and could break the glass). But in my estimation this diffuser is just not designed for a glass top.
886149
Yes, the bottom is flat. I have used in on my ceramic stove top over a year now with no problems.